Cinema
CIGA – Gastronomic Film Showcase (CIGA – Mostra de Cinema Gastronómico)
CIGA is a unique event that combines cinema and gastronomy. Over four days, the Matosinhos Market transforms into a hybrid cinema-restaurant, where audiences watch food-related films while enjoying the same dishes featured on screen.
Adventure Film Festival (Festival de Cinema Aventura)
Also held at Matosinhos Market, the Adventure Film Festival is a co-production between the Nomad travel agency and Matosinhos City Council. Spanning three nights, it screens over 25 films about thrilling adventures and inspiring journeys. The festival sees video as a bridge between cultures, encouraging the protection of the planet, its resources, and biodiversity.
With the mission to showcase unique and inspiring films, the Ocean Coast Film Festival brings the ‘Hollywood Experience’ to Lavra. Based on the successful River Bend Film Festival model, the event provides a platform for filmmakers worldwide to present their work and receive direct feedback from audiences and industry leaders, helping attract more film productions to Portugal and specifically to the Matosinhos region.
